NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Academy Securities, the nation’s first post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank, today announced the addition of Lieutenant General Karen Gibson to its Advisory Board and Geopolitical Intelligence Group.
Lieutenant General Karen Gibson has dedicated 37 years to public service, including 33 years in the U.S. Army as an intelligence officer, followed by 4 years as Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. Senate. Her military career spanned leadership roles in intelligence and cyber operations, including serving as Deputy Director of National Intelligence for National Security Partnerships. She also served as Director of Intelligence for U.S. Central Command, the Director of Intelligence for Operation Inherent Resolve, and the Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Cyber Command. She is a seasoned combat veteran with leadership experience in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, and East Africa. After retiring from the military, she was called to serve as Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. Senate, acting as the chamber’s chief law enforcement and protocol officer.
“It’s a privilege to welcome General Gibson to our Advisory Board,” said Academy’s Chairman and CEO Chance Mims. “Her cybersecurity and intelligence expertise, along with decades of leadership at the highest levels of government, will be an incredible resource to our team and the clients we serve.”
General Gibson commented on joining the firm: “I am honored to join Academy Services and look forward to advising clients on the complex and rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. It’s a privilege to work with such a respected team, whose commitment to excellence and strategic insight is widely recognized.”
General Gibson holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, an M.S. in Strategic Intelligence from the National Intelligence University, and an M.S. in National Security Strategy from the National War College. She taught national security strategy as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University and received an honorary doctorate from the National Intelligence University.
“General Gibson’s depth of experience in national security and cyber operations makes her an exceptional addition to our Advisory Board,” said Academy’s Vice Chairman Phil McConkey. “We’re fortunate to have her on the team.”
About Academy Securities
Academy Securities is a FINRA registered Broker Dealer and a preeminent veteran owned investment bank with strengths in capital markets, asset management, public finance, geopolitical intel, fixed income, and equity trading. Leadership and staff have had intensive military training prior to entering and gaining in-depth financial services experience in global capital markets. We are mission driven with a high ethical code, a solid sense of accountability and strive for excellence in the pursuit of our clients’ success. Academy is our nation’s first post-9/11 veteran owned and operated investment bank and is certified as a DVBE, SDVOB, and MBE. The firm has a strong top and middle tier client base served by a national platform with offices in New York, Chicago, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chapel Hill, Louisville, Austin, Dallas, and Sacramento. Information about Academy Securities is available at www.academysecurities.com.
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